Description
Delightful chicken enchiladas packed with flavor, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken
- 8 Corn Tortillas
- 2 cups Enchilada Sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm a touch of oil, then sauté chopped onions until they soften. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and salt; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Soften the Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Cover in Sauce: Pour enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas.
- Cheesy Finish: Sprinkle cheese generously over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with cilantro or lime.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables or beans; can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, Mexican food, comfort food, family meals, easy recipes